HER ONE NIGHT STAND

ELIZA

Myra woke up late since it was a Sunday and office was closed. She dressed and went downstairs for breakfast.'

"Rajni where is Ritwik?"

"Saheb has gone to London. I think he received a late night call because when I came in the morning he was already packed and ready to go.He told me not to disturb you and let you sleep."

Myra felt bad. She was hoping to clear their misunderstanding but now Ritwik was gone and maybe for many days. What could have been so urgent? Was it some emergency at work?

Myra had a bad feeling of this situation.Somehow this situation had to be salvaged otherwise their marriage would not survive.

She decided to call Jiya but then decided against it since she would have to explain the situation to her. She decided to spend the day redecorating the house with all the stuff they had shopped for. First she attacked the living room. A couple of vases and two paintings were added to the room . She also added multicoloured cushions on the sofa. She decided to call someone for a wall painting. She did not like the dreary walls all white in colour so she decided to renovate a little bit.

In the evening she took an early dinner, picked a romance novel and settled for bed.

The next week at office was hectic but she enjoyed working because it took her mind off from her problems. It had been two days and Ritwik had not called. She was worried for him. How could he be so irresponsible? She tried to call his cellphone but it was switched off.

On Wednesday morning while reading the newspaper she saw a shocking news. "The Newly Wed Singhania Tycoon With An Exflame"
Ritwik was holding Eliza and together they were entering a private clinic. The detailed article mentioned that both had been seen entering a private clinic in a remote location on the outskirts of London.

There were hints that maybe his marriage was over and maybe he had to rush because Eliza was pregnant. Myra's world was shattered.She could not accept infedility at any cost. she did not want her child to see this sort of relationship of his parents. She decided to call Sagar but Bindu picked up the phone.

"Hi dear, Myra how are you dealing with all this darling? I had warned you that your marriage won't last . Ritwik is not the faithful type. He has always wanted variety in woman. You could never keep him but I had expected you to last at least six months. Yet it is just two months and Ritwik is spending time with another woman."

"What do you know about Eliza?'

"Eliza is an old girlfriend of Ritwik. She is his ex bosses daughter and they have been together on and off many times. She is a top model who has been on the cover of Vogue as well.She is perfect wife material for him, belonging to the same social circle that he belongs to. Moreover he respects her father too much to refuse him. Also she has always been in love with him and I would love to have her as my daughter - in- law. Poor you,I believe my dream is to be fulfilled now that Eliza is pregnant and I will have you out of my son's life. "

Myra felt sick. That is the reason that Ritwik had not confided in her.

She tried calling Ritwik but to no avail. She dialled his London Office number where his secretary informed that he hadn't been to his office the past three days. Infact he had also not used his London appartment.


Myra had to leave this sham of a marriage. She decided to packher stuff and shifted to her old appartment. Afterwards she went to her office to work. Work was her only solace. Gaurav had read the news but he didn't mention anything . He kept working with her giving her company.

For the next two days Myra worked like a robot. She did not read the newspaper for fear of any news of Ritwik. Ritwik had still not called.Jiya and Sagar had spoken telling it was all a media rumour .She had not mentioned to them that she had planned to move out.

She felt miserable. She missed Ritwik terribly. She loved him deeply so his deception hurt.He could have at least called and explained but no he had no time for her and her baby in his life now that he had Eliza.

Gaurav took her out for dinner on Friday. Initially she had refused but when he asked her to come for his friendship she could not refuse. During dinner he casually mentioned as to how she was coping. She started crying and narrated the entire episode,even Bindu's telephone call.

Gaurav asked her to be brave and promised that he was there for her just a phone call away. She could trust his friendship.Saying this he kissed her on her forehead.

Right at that moment a photo of the two was clicked but they didn't notice.

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